Beaufort

The scene in Beaufort.

Up on the Roof

Our crew up on the roof…

Goodnight Beaufort

Tugs

This was a terrifying moment: a tug appeared in the channel and we moved to the outside of the channel where we were almost aground. And still it got this close! As it swept by in the turn we realized that it was going to be close and we had no control over what was happening. Fortunately, the tug captain managed to keep it barely in the channel. Hoping for less excitement in the future.

Beaufort, NC

Well, we didn't get to stop in Bewfort, but we have arrived in Bofort!

Myrtle Beach

Hanging with the Barefoot Queen.

Shrimpers

Shrimp boats in Georgetown, SC.

Rowing

This is a rowboat. To cross the Atlantic. With two crew. There are some really tough people in the world.

Dawn on the Megadock

Friends

Today we had the chance to enjoy time with our friends, Susan and Howard. It was great to see some former Annapolitans.

Idyllic Times

We have enjoyed walking the town of Charleston, eating very good food, and soaking up some of the local history. Yesterday we toured the Edmonston-Alston house (not pictured here), near the Battery area overlooking the harbor. We're approaching "half-time" for our stay here, and soon our thoughts and efforts will turn to getting ready for the next legs of our voyage. Our friends, Eveleen and Eric, will join us Sunday, we'll do some provisioning and set off again on Tuesday.

Charleston

We're in the land of classic southern living. Beautiful homes line the streets and the weather is genteel.

Goodnight Charleston

Charleston

There are big boats here! We arrived today in Charleston and are looking forward to enjoying the town, visiting family, and getting some housekeeping done.

Goodnight ICW

Stono River

We're anchored in the Stono River for the evening. We struck out trying to get a slip in Charleston tonight, but we're all set for tomorrow. Boating teaches flexibility and all kinds of other lessons. 

All Quiet Aboard

We're bedding down for the evening in Parrot Creek, north of Beaufort. We're several days early for our reservations and we are unable to get a slip in Beaufort. We'll press on in the morning for Charleston, where we are wait listed. Fortunately, we can anchor and we have plenty of everything aboard!

Life in the Marsh

We're anchored in Kilkenny Creek for the night.

Kilkenny Creek

We arrived this afternoon at Kilkenny Creek. This is just a place to set our anchor and sleep overnight. Tomorrow we'll be off again.

Leaving Brunswick

There were low clouds and haze this morning as we departed Brunswick. Winds are light, from the south.

Playing on the Dinghy

Some cruising friends shared this photo of us from our time at Cumberland Island. So great to meet people along the way.

City Hall

This is City Hall in Brunswick. We strolled a nice street of shops and restaurants housed in the historic district. There's a cool northeast breeze today making for pleasant conditions in town. Tomorrow we'll continue onward, probably to anchor in a quiet place.

Moonset

Goodnight Sensei

Sunset

Two of a Kind

Sensei to the left, Windward on the right, both from Annapolis. We hope to meet the other owners someday.

Dawn

The anchorage at Cumberland Island this morning. We're pulling out today.

At Anchor

Sensei at anchor, off Cumberland Island.

Dungeness

Today we are touring the ruins of "Dungeness", a mansion abandoned by the Carnegies in an earlier era. There are wild horses all over the island. 

Sunrise

Cumberland Island

We're anchored by Cumberland Island, our first stop in Georgia. It's a beautiful day here, hoping for a quiet night at anchor.

Castillo de San Marcos

It turns out that soldiers of the 1600s are a bit shorter than me. Ask me how I know!

Bridge of Lions

We made our way to St Augustine today, and we'll be tourists tomorrow.

Along the way…

We went through many narrow passages on our way to Daytona today. We met up with our friends Linda and Greg for dinner, and they are joining us for the ride to St. Augustine tomorrow. Tired now, heading to bed…

Cocoa

Passing by Cocoa today. Our life for the next few weeks will be a series of bridges.

SpaceX

It was a nice day for a space launch, and a nice boat ride to our first anchorage on the way north.

Stormy

It's a stormy day here. Fortunately, we're still tied up to a dock. We have good weather on tap for tomorrow. (Photo by Suzan)

Dinghy

The dinghy is stowed for getting underway. I'm not a big fan of how this setup looks, but it sure is easy to load and deploy.

Provisioning Day #1

Today is provisioning day. We'll do more tomorrow and should be ready for departure on Friday. We're looking forward to getting this trip started!